Charles Breakspear in charge against Port Vale

The officials for the Reds’ first league game of the 2017-18 Sky Bet EFL Two campaign have been confirmed.

Charles Breakspear will take charge of the game at home to Port Vale on Saturday afternoon (3pm) – the official refereed the Reds three times last season.

The Surrey based official took charge of the Reds most recently when they drew 0-0 at home to Cheltenham Town on Good Friday. He was also the man in the middle when the Reds lost 3-1 at home to Morecambe, and 5-0 away to Yeovil Town.

Breakspear took charge of the side’s 1-0 victory at home to York City in the 2015-16 campaign, and three times during the previous 2014-15 season.

He will be assisted by Mr Michael Webb and Mr Samuel Ogles – the fourth official will be Mr Andrew Laver.

Tickets for the game against the Valiants remain on sale and fans can buy from the Ticket Office in person on Thursday and Friday from 9am to 4.30pm and on Saturday from 10am.

Supporters can buy over the phone on 01293 410 000 or online by clicking here.